Korea, Rep.: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Korea, Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 19.27.
That's up 5.1% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Korea, Rep. ranks #39 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #3 of 37.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 19.27
- Trough
- 9.00
- 1-year change
- +5.1%
- 5-year change
- +27.9%
- +5.1% / yr
- 10-year change
- +53.9%
- +4.4% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 19.2735 | |
| 18.3350 | |
| 17.4846 | |
| 16.6596 | |
| 15.8222 | |
| 15.0635 | |
| 14.4544 | |
| 13.8737 | |
| 13.3631 | |
| 12.9547 |
About Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
Population ages 65 and above as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Korea, Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Korea, Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 19.27, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Korea, Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Korea, Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 5.1% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Korea, Rep. rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Korea, Rep. ranked #39 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Korea, Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024 was 10.57, so Korea, Rep. is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #3 of 37.
- What is Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) and how is it measured?
- Population ages 65 and above as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.